FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say
A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank and a school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI.
Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed. Tropical Storm Amanda was announced Wednesday.
How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California
Adam Iza pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to a robbery charge.
More cities are pressing pause on data centers as local backlash grows
Supporters of the pauses say cities need rules before projects arrive.
Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
World Cup organizers in the Dallas area have said the downtown mural was painted over to make room for new art
Hawaii’s Kilauea sets record for lava fountaining episodes in any 1 eruption for the volcano
The on-and-off eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano set a record with 48 lava fountaining episodes, making it highly accessible for viewing.
Scott Pelley of ’60 Minutes’ accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ the show, report says
The longtime correspondent made the remarks during a tense meeting with the newsmagazine's staff and new producer Nick Bilton.
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
U.S. health officials say they will complete monitoring at home after remaining symptom-free.
Tens of thousands are making annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan’s garden
The garden plant features showy red, pink and white blooms of many shades and varieties.
Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here’s what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations
The events have a mix of party and protest, particularly in a time when the Trump administration and some states have rolled out policies to reel in rights for some…